US Bridges

Morris ST over White River

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 E of Kentucky Ave · Structure no. 4900296

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
653 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,557
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris ST over White River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Morris ST over White River in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 97 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,557 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,140 by 2039. The structure is 653 ft (199.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorris ST
CrossesWhite River
Location00.25 E of Kentucky Ave
RouteCity Street 218
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7514, -86.17464
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length653 ft (199.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,557 (2019)
Projected traffic20,140 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris ST over White River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Morris ST over White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Morris ST over White River carry?

About 13,557 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Morris ST over White River?

The structure is 653 ft (199.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Morris ST over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.